71663 ZIP Code — Portland, AR

Ashley County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71663 is located in Portland, Arkansas, within Ashley County. It covers approximately 81.81 square miles and serves a population of 626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71663

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,792. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 71663 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

626

population

81.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71663 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71663

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71663. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71661 Parkdale (7.6 mi) 71658 Montrose (9.3 mi) 71640 Eudora (12.3 mi) 71676 Wilmot (13.3 mi) 71653 Lake Village (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	626
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	81.81 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	33.2232
Longitude	-91.4439
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

626

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$44,792

Median household income

$24,251

Per capita income

$65,300

Median home value

$531

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	23.5%
18 and over	479	76.5%
65 and over	125	20.0%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.6%

Black or African American 20.7%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	430	64.6%
Black or African American	138	20.7%
Two or more races	48	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	40	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$44,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,300
Median rent / month	$531
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.6%
Electricity	39.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	71	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	50	21.6%
Households with children under 18	62	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	40.5%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	37.5%
Married	38.4%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.6%	4.2%
Divorced	25.6%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 31.0%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.9%
Kindergarten	8	4.9%
Elementary school	67	41.1%
High school	36	22.1%
College / grad school	44	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.9%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Public administration 12.6%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Retail trade 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.0%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	6.5%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	15.6%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	68.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.0%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	606	96.8%
Spanish	9	1.5%
Other Indo-European	9	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	598	95.5%
Born in same state	598	95.5%
Born in different state	399	63.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	4.5%
Not a US citizen	19	67.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	8.1%
French	31	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	87.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71663

What city is ZIP code 71663 in?

ZIP code 71663 is primarily assigned to Portland, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71663 in?

ZIP code 71663 falls within Ashley County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 71663 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 71663 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71663?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71663?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71663 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71663?

The median home value in ZIP code 71663 is $65,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 71663 in?

ZIP code 71663 observes the CST timezone.